Things to do in Pyrmont

Eat at the Fish Markets, walk across the Anzac Bridge to Balmain. Picnic at the harbourside parks with Sydney city views or brunch in numerous cafes.

History of Pyrmont

Pyrmont was originally a part of Governor Macarthur’s land. In 1806 he discovered a spring of cold water which he was told, was very much like one in the German spa town of Pyrmont. A privately operated toll bridge was constructed in 1858 connecting the area’s market gardens to the Queen Victoria Market. As the area grew, the Government constructed a new bridge which was completed in 1909 and remains in use today.

Transport in Pyrmont

It’s easy to get to the CBD by walking across the old Pyrmont Bridge. There are also privately operated ferries, water taxis and plenty of RTA buses to various destinations in the CBD.

Real Estate & Design in Pyrmont

In recent years, many of Pyrmont’s industrial sites have been replaced by contemporary town houses and apartments developments. Many of the older Victorian and early 20th century terrace houses have also gone and those that remain range from beautifully restored to derelict. There is lots of accommodation in Pyrmont and nearby Darling Harbour.

Pyrmont facts & figures

Housing

Dwellings

Total Dwellings

4,536

Flat/Unit/Apartment

77%

Separate house

0%

Semi/Terrace

6%

Nature of occupancy

Rented

48%

Fully Owned

9%

Purchasing

10%

Demographics

Population Size

Total

8368

Statistics

Males

52%

Females

48%

Median age

30

Mean Household size

2

Median weekly household income

$1,200-$1,499

Family Statistics

Never Married

50%

Married

30%

Divorced

7%

Widowed

2%

Separated

3%

Occupation

Total Employed

54%

Managers and Administrators

52%

Professionals

7%

Semi Professional

8%

Tradespersons and Related Workers

2%

White Collar workers

16%

Unskilled Workers

3%

Work Force

Total Workforce

4,779

Full-time Workers

73%

Part-time Workers

20%

Unemployed

6%

Education

Total Students

1,473

Primary/Pre School

11%

Secondary Education

9%

TAFE

26%

University

54%

All data and demographic information provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Copyright in ABS Data resides with the Commonwealth of Australia. Used here with permission. For more information visit www.abs.gov.au